I’m guessing that it’s already affecting Jerrys, which is why he’s out in front on this. Based on the empty stadium pics I’ve seen, the rest will come around, just depends on how much pain they’d like to endure.
Once the loss of revenue starts, it does not turn around easily.
Granted, many tickets are season tickets, but if those seats are empty, that will reduce concession revenues.
A loss of viewers will enrage advertisers who will pull back on future ads and demand refunds on current ones.
Jones sees the handwriting on the wall, if the NFL cannot find a way to quell things both on and off the field. Hiding players in the locker rooms until after the anthem is not the answer. Neither is interlocking arms on the sidelines.